President: Promoting the 'Three Highs 888 Plan' through public-private partnership to enhance cardiovascular disease prevention.
President Lai Ching-te announced the promotion of the 'Three Highs Prevention 888 Plan' to strengthen cardiovascular disease care and enhance early detection through public-private collaboration.
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President Lai Ching-te stated today that Taiwan began promoting the 'Health Taiwan Deep-Rooting Project' last year. Facing the risks of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood fat (the 'three highs'), the government is actively pushing the 'Three Highs Prevention 888 Plan.' He hopes that through continued public-private cooperation, early detection and intervention for chronic diseases will be strengthened, comprehensively improving the prevention and care of cardiovascular diseases.
The Presidential Office issued a press release this afternoon stating that President Lai attended the '2026 Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology Conference and the 56th Annual Conference and Academic Lecture of the Taiwan Society of Cardiology' this afternoon. In his English speech, the President said he warmly welcomed experts and scholars in cardiology from Asia-Pacific countries to Taiwan to exchange research achievements and clinical experience.
The President said he wanted to take this opportunity to express his sincerest respect and gratitude to all professionals engaged in cardiovascular medicine research, clinical care, public health, and international medical cooperation. He thanked these professionals for standing on the front lines to strive for the health and well-being of all humanity.
He pointed out that with aging and changing lifestyles, cardiovascular diseases have become a greater health challenge. However, the development of artificial intelligence and innovative therapeutic technologies has brought new opportunities for disease prevention.
President Lai stated that Taiwan began promoting the 'Health Taiwan Deep-Rooting Project' last year and is actively introducing smart healthcare, including promoting the normalization of telemedicine services, AI-assisted diagnosis and clinical decision support systems, while also strengthening health data governance to improve disease risk management capabilities.
He pointed out that to face the challenges of cardiovascular diseases, one must squarely address the sources of risk, which are the 'three highs' problems of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood fat. Currently, Taiwan is actively promoting the 'Three Highs Prevention 888 Plan,' with the goal of enrolling 80% of patients into the care network by 2030, allowing 80% of patients in the network to receive lifestyle counseling, and ensuring that 80% of patients' conditions are brought under control.
President Lai said the government will work closely with civic groups, such as the Taiwan Society of Cardiology, which enjoys a reputation in the global cardiology field. By continuing public-private cooperation, early detection and intervention for chronic diseases will be strengthened, comprehensively improving cardiovascular disease prevention and care, and realizing the vision of a 'Healthy Taiwan.'
President Lai pointed out that today's conference is an important step. He thanked the organizers for their efforts. He believed that through the in-depth exchanges of experts, more innovative thinking would be sparked, bringing new breakthroughs to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. He also hoped that guests from various countries could enjoy Taiwan's food, scenery, and the unique enthusiasm of the Taiwanese people.
The Presidential Office issued a press release this afternoon stating that President Lai attended the '2026 Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology Conference and the 56th Annual Conference and Academic Lecture of the Taiwan Society of Cardiology' this afternoon. In his English speech, the President said he warmly welcomed experts and scholars in cardiology from Asia-Pacific countries to Taiwan to exchange research achievements and clinical experience.
The President said he wanted to take this opportunity to express his sincerest respect and gratitude to all professionals engaged in cardiovascular medicine research, clinical care, public health, and international medical cooperation. He thanked these professionals for standing on the front lines to strive for the health and well-being of all humanity.
He pointed out that with aging and changing lifestyles, cardiovascular diseases have become a greater health challenge. However, the development of artificial intelligence and innovative therapeutic technologies has brought new opportunities for disease prevention.
President Lai stated that Taiwan began promoting the 'Health Taiwan Deep-Rooting Project' last year and is actively introducing smart healthcare, including promoting the normalization of telemedicine services, AI-assisted diagnosis and clinical decision support systems, while also strengthening health data governance to improve disease risk management capabilities.
He pointed out that to face the challenges of cardiovascular diseases, one must squarely address the sources of risk, which are the 'three highs' problems of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood fat. Currently, Taiwan is actively promoting the 'Three Highs Prevention 888 Plan,' with the goal of enrolling 80% of patients into the care network by 2030, allowing 80% of patients in the network to receive lifestyle counseling, and ensuring that 80% of patients' conditions are brought under control.
President Lai said the government will work closely with civic groups, such as the Taiwan Society of Cardiology, which enjoys a reputation in the global cardiology field. By continuing public-private cooperation, early detection and intervention for chronic diseases will be strengthened, comprehensively improving cardiovascular disease prevention and care, and realizing the vision of a 'Healthy Taiwan.'
President Lai pointed out that today's conference is an important step. He thanked the organizers for their efforts. He believed that through the in-depth exchanges of experts, more innovative thinking would be sparked, bringing new breakthroughs to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. He also hoped that guests from various countries could enjoy Taiwan's food, scenery, and the unique enthusiasm of the Taiwanese people.